University of Hawaii, Hilo (UH Hilo)

Why not get a bit of paradise while you’re in class? The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo was founded in 1941 and offers a rigorous curriculum and an attractive faculty-to-student ratio, all in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Students of geology will benefit from the location of a nearby active volcano, while botany students can enjoy the tropical rainforest and the research opportunities it affords. The University of Hawaii is essentially a laboratory of environmental wonders and is a premiere spot for astronomy at the 12,000-foot Mauna Kea.

With students from the mainland and overseas, the diverse student body provides an extra level of cultural depth to the already fascinating setting.

In addition to the traditional undergraduate courses, U of H offers master’s programs in China-US Relations and Indigenous Language and Culture Education. University of Hawaii also boasts a new School of Pharmacy.

The undergraduate programs include programs in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Business, Economics, Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Geography, and Marine Science.

Current enrollment is in the thousands and on campus housing is available. Men’s and women’s sports include swimming, golf, tennis, baseball and soccer.

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